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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 391 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

391 places · filtered · page 6/9

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Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen

Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen

The Villages · restaurant
Twisted Biscuit Diner

Twisted Biscuit Diner

Tavares · restaurant

Popular Tavares diner serving traditional Southern comfort food with a twist, built around flavored, made-from-scratch biscuits, open daily from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM for breakfast and lunch.

Latinos Y Mas

Latinos Y Mas

Ocala · latin

Outstanding Latin cuisine in Ocala. A local favorite for authentic flavors and generous portions.

Brick & Iron Cafe

Brick & Iron Cafe

Ocala · coffee shop

A health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.

Kungfu Chef Asian Restaurant

Kungfu Chef Asian Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant
Cane Garden Country Club

Cane Garden Country Club

The Villages · restaurant

Casual option with golf-course views providing seafood & other light fare along with American mains.

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Inverness · coffee shop

Family-owned natural food store and cafe in Inverness offering organic produce, vitamins, supplements, and a cafe menu of smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and soups for special diets.

Graffiti Seafood & More

Ocala · restaurant
The Angler's Club

The Angler's Club

The Villages · restaurant

Private members-only fine dining restaurant at Lake Sumter Landing with a lodge atmosphere, stone fireplace, and a seasonal menu featuring seared venison and coffee-crusted bison.

The View at Clermont National

The View at Clermont National

Clermont · restaurant

Restaurant and bar at Clermont National Golf Club offering panoramic views stretching to Disney, with New York-style pizza, fresh bowls, a driving range, and weekend live music.

Steak 'n Shake

Ocala · restaurant

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Clermont · restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

Flippers Pizza - Lady Lake

The Villages · restaurant

Casual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.

The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery

Ocala · restaurant
Ramshackle Cafe

Ramshackle Cafe

Leesburg · restaurant

Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.

Grace Cafe

Grace Cafe

Bushnell · coffee shop

Cozy cafe in Bushnell serving coffee, pastries, and light breakfast and lunch options. A welcoming community spot with a friendly, small-town feel.

The Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Villages · breakfast

Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch cafe famous for fluffy biscuits with cranberry apple butter. Popular dishes include the Flying Biscuit Breakfast and the Hangover Hash.

Bayside Kraft Kitchen

Bayside Kraft Kitchen

Crystal River · restaurant

Creative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.

Willy's Original at Sawgrass Grove

Willy's Original at Sawgrass Grove

The Villages · restaurant

At Willy’s Original, we take smash burgers to the next level! Our burgers are made with fresh, high-quality beef, smashed to perfection on a sizzling hot griddle for that irresistible crispy edge and juicy center. Served on a toasted bun with premium toppings and house-made sauces, every bite is packed with bold flavor. It’s no wonder we’re known for the best burgers in Florida — come taste the difference for yourself!

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

Homosassa · restaurant

Casual bar and grill on Yulee Drive in Homosassa serving American pub fare and drinks.

The Crazy Gator

The Crazy Gator

Eustis · restaurant

Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.

Franco's Italian Restaurant

Franco's Italian Restaurant

Ocala · restaurant
TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant

TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant

The Villages · restaurant

Casual eatery serving up sandwiches, burgers & hearty comfort dishes, plus baked goods & desserts.

Thai Ruby

Thai Ruby

The Villages · thai

Authentic Thai cuisine at Lake Sumter Landing that goes well beyond the usual pad thai. The curries are properly spiced, the Tom Kha is aromatic and rich, and the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a stroll around the square.

1921 Mount Dora

1921 Mount Dora

Mount Dora · new american

Housed in what was once the town doctor's home, 1921 is owned by the Modernism Museum and features rotating art alongside locally sourced, contemporary American cuisine. The setting is as memorable as the food.

The Salted Fry

The Salted Fry

Mount Dora · restaurant

100% gluten-free European-style frite shop in downtown Mount Dora serving Belgian-style fries, fresh-made dipping sauces, panini sandwiches, and their own bourbon-cooked ketchup.

Drew's American Grill

Drew's American Grill

Brooksville · restaurant

Drew's American Grill offers a variety of delicious American cuisine and daily specials for guests.

El Azteca Mexican Cocina

El Azteca Mexican Cocina

Bushnell · restaurant

If you haven't found El Azteca Mexican Cocina yet, you're missing out on one of Bushnell's best-kept secrets — though with a 4.7-star Google rating and a loyal following, the secret is getting out fast. Tucked into Bushnell Plaza off SR 48, this family-run spot serves authentic Mexican cuisine that goes well beyond the typical Tex-Mex playbook. The enchiladas are rich and saucy, the fajitas come out sizzling, and the tamales taste like someone's abuela made them that morning. Don't skip the sangria — regulars call it spectacular, and they're not exaggerating. What sets El Azteca apart isn't just the food, though. It's the warmth. Reviewers consistently rave about the staff — attentive, genuine, the kind of service that makes you feel like family from the first visit. The dining room is clean and inviting, the kind of place you'd bring your parents or take the kids on a Tuesday night just as easily as a Friday date night. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the fresh, thin tortillas alone are worth the trip. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch combo, ordering takeout through Toast or DoorDash, or settling in for a full dinner with margaritas, El Azteca delivers every time. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that makes you glad you live here — and if you're visiting the area, it's reason enough to get off the interstate.

Peach Valley Café

Peach Valley Café

Mount Dora · restaurant

Breakfast and brunch spot on US-441 serving homemade eats with fresh ingredients — from classic eggs and pancakes to sandwiches and soups. Pet-friendly patio and open until 2:30pm daily.

The Brick & Barrel Public House

The Brick & Barrel Public House

Leesburg · restaurant

New American restaurant and bar on Main Street in Leesburg with a rustic-modern vibe, craft beer on tap, handmade cocktails, and live music Friday and Saturday evenings.

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Samurai Hibachi & Ramen

Ocala · restaurant
Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Panasoffkee · restaurant

Indulge in delicious seafood dishes and more with a tiki-style lakefront view at Big Bass Grill in Lake Panasoffkee.

The Station

The Station

Clermont · restaurant
Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Eustis · restaurant

Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.

My Quate

My Quate

Ocala · restaurant
Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

Ocala · restaurant
The Yardery

The Yardery

Mount Dora · restaurant

Open-air restaurant and bar on Baker Street featuring Mount Dora's only rooftop bar, backyard classics with a twist, lawn games, and live music weekends in a family and dog-friendly setting.

Ay Jalisco

Ay Jalisco

The Villages · restaurant

Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.

The Bavarian Haus

The Bavarian Haus

Mount Dora · restaurant

Casual eatery with a homey vibe & outdoor patio seating serving traditional German food & beer.

Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

Mark's Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

Ocala · restaurant

Upscale steakhouse in downtown Ocala offering prime steaks and seafood with an extensive wine list. Private dining available.

Brooklyn Deli Too

Brooklyn Deli Too

Inverness · coffee shop

New York-style deli serving authentic deli sandwiches, subs, and classic fare.

Portillo's Clermont

Portillo's Clermont

Clermont · restaurant

Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.

Sushi Feast AYCE

Sushi Feast AYCE

Ocala · restaurant
Papa J's Diner

Papa J's Diner

Inverness · coffee shop

One of the longest-running breakfast and lunch diners in Inverness since 1986, serving all-day breakfast with Southern-style cooking, generous portions, and competitive prices.

Old Mill Tavern

Old Mill Tavern

Homosassa · restaurant

Rustic, lodge-style place with string lights & sports decor, offering beer, American grub & karaoke.

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Ocala · restaurant

Family-friendly hub for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & beers served in a no-frills setting.

Southern Palate

Southern Palate

Dunnellon · restaurant

Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.

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